If you have not heard of BMW's nimble new i8 hybrid supercar, you should look it up now. Even if you aren't into cars, you do have to take a moment to marvel at not only its beautifully-futurisitc aesthetics, but it's equally as impressive performance technology. BMW hired director Gus Van Sant to create a trio of gorgeous ads to help introduce the car to the world. Watch the behind the scenes video above and see the final three videos below.
You see, it's amazing how this was shot. In a time where so many high end car ads are created in post production, it was great to see so many truly beautiful shots created right in camera. Although, the subtle visual effects where they make the desert look a little more beautiful (see below) were well applied.
real scene above and after post production below
Also, I love when a macro lens is used so effectively. See the image below:
Applause to BMW for even creating such a cool behind the scenes video! It's really cool when people really show off some fun Hollywood effects (chase cars, helicopters, vfx, camera porn) to create some memorable ads that really stick out in my mind. On a side note, I've been lucky enough to sit in the new BMW i8, and it really is overwhelmingly cool. Such meticulous attention to little design detail elements.
Check out the three full videos below.
https://vimeo.com/95300402
https://vimeo.com/95300399
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Not that is matters, but the i8 isn't all electric. It actually has an absolutely crazy turbo 3 cylinder to power the back wheels. </carnerd>
Great post, I know the above/below shot shouldn't surprise me by how much work was put into it, but wow.
I wish I had spent more time shooting the i8 I found parked in Carmel in August. It and the i3 such an interesting styling direction for cars.
I am the future. I am the wind. I am the spirit of freedom. I am contrived. I am obvious. I am all car advertising.
From now on i'll end every meal like this " I AM ...... I ATE"
I'm barely into cars but i watched all 3 videos - that second one with the guys from Boardwalk Empire is great, really love the lighting and how it's been shot. Great BTS too, loved the fact they put post work into the BTS to bring it up to the same look and quality standard in a way of the commercials.Thanks for posting DS
thanks!
very well done. the macro shots are killer.
anybody know what they were using for tube lights? they didn't look like Icelights.
could be just straight up kino tubes
Awesome, love that shot with the blown out sparks behind the glass, that was cool. Putting that in my toolbox.
It looks slick, but I bet in a head to head match that KITT of Knight Rider would kick butt!
Nice car, but I really feel it falls short in Tesla's world - faster, better economy, more practical, available.
I've driven the i3 and it out accelerates my mustang - the torque on bmw electric cars is intense. I can only imagine what the i8 feels like to drive. Pretty form too. I like how simple these spots are. Too many car commercials of late, make use of cross-franchising with other brands, until some large budget, studio mess is all that's left.